Once upon a time- Hotel Maalot was filled with arias. Today- the former residence of opera maestro Gaetano Donizetti is a modern boutique hotel with an air of golden age glamour. Books line the bar- where art deco inspired chairs are the perfect place for a chapter or two over cocktails. In the restaurant Don Pasquale- a striking glass ceiling floods the space with light- works by international artists line the walls and plates exhibit culinary creativity- spinning Italian classics. Set on what was once the Artists Street- the dining room feels a little like a winter garden with colourful fabrics transporting guests to a bygone age. This sense of style continues in the bedrooms- each individually styled space a tribute to Italian craftsmanship. Expect Guilloche Calacatta marble bathrooms in pearl grey tones- walnut walk in wardrobes and beautiful prints- as well as all sorts of contemporary creature comforts. They are ideal for a spot of R and R after a day spent exploring Rome and its seven hills. After all- the enduring favourites of the Eternal City are on the Hotel Maalot doorstep- the Pantheon- the Forum- the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Maalot Roma is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
